Introducing mathematics
Sardar, Ziauddin2013
Book
Traces the story of mathematics from the ancient world to modern times, describing the great discoveries and providing an accessible introduction to such topics as number systems, geometry and algebra, calculus, the theory of the infinite, statistical reasoning and chaos theory. It shows how the history of mathematics has seen progress and paradox go hand in hand - and how this is still happening today.
Main title:
Introducing mathematics / Ziauddin Sardar, Jerry Ravetz, Borin Van Loon.
Work:
Imprint:
London : Icon, c2013.
Collation:
176 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Originally published: 1999.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781848312975
Dewey class:
510.9
Language:
English
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Subject:
BRN:
53208
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank Library | -Science and Nature | SCIENCE 510.9 SARD | Available |